Oca London Events and Workshops
Oca London Events and Workshops
Mindful Fridays: Cacao Ceremony + Soundbath
An evening to pause, breathe and reconnect.
Join us for a heart-opening cacao ceremony where we will incorporate the essence of this beautiful teacher Cacao Plant, followed by a deeply nourishing soundbath.
Together, we will sip cacao, set intentions, Connect with our spirit allies for guidance through a Soundbath to surrender to the healing vibrations of crystal bowls, gong, voice, and sacred instruments.
A moment to slow down, restore your nervous system, and come back to yourself.
✨ No experience needed – just bring an open heart. Let’s gather in community, connect, and joy!
Reiki infused Yin, Yoga Nidra and Sound
A Mindful Friday experience at OCA
Take a long exhale… this evening is designed for exactly that.
This 2-hour immersive workshop blends deeply restorative Yin Yoga, gentle Reiki energy healing, Yoga Nidra Meditation, and the soothing resonance of alchemy singing bowls to guide you into a state of profound rest and inner recalibration.
Mindful Friday at OCA is all about pressing pause on the busy rhythm of life, and this session offers a beautifully spacious container to do just that.
What to expect
We begin with a slow Reiki-infused Yin Yoga practice, where poses are held for longer periods to gently open the body, release tension stored in the connective tissues, and invite stillness. Throughout the practice, Reiki energy is offered to support energetic balance and deepen relaxation.
From there, you’ll be guided into Yoga Nidra, often called “yogic sleep.” This effortless meditation invites the body into deep rest while the mind remains softly aware , a place where the nervous system resets, brainwaves change and the mind can truly unwind.
As you rest, the space will be filled with the subtle, shimmering tones of alchemy crystal singing bowls. Their vibrations create a soundscape that encourages the body and mind to soften even further, rounding up the whole experience.
This workshop is perfect if you…
Feel mentally busy or energetically depleted
Want a nervous system reset at the end of the week
Love slow, nourishing yoga practices
Are curious about energy healing and sound
Simply need two hours where nothing is expected of you
No previous experience with Yin, Reiki, or Yoga Nidra is needed, just come as you are.
Leave feeling…
✨ deeply relaxed
✨ energetically balanced
✨ mentally spacious
✨ reconnected to yourself
Consider it a little sanctuary at the end of your week , where movement, rest, energy, and sound weave together to help you soften, settle, and refill your cup.
Duration: 2 hours
Level: Open to all
What to bring…
Comfortable clothing and anything that helps you feel cosy (OCA will provide mats and props)
Beyond Duality Workshop
We invite you to an ode to reconnecting with dual aspects. A 3-hour session filled with activities and spaces to bring complementary opposites into awareness.
☯️ In this workshop, you will receive flexible instruction, tailored to the moment and the participants, always aligned with the present moment and wisdom.
🌛You will learn about light and darkness, positive and negative, feminine and masculine, inner and outer worlds, love and hate, and more. You will discover how to find balance in your life, learn to receive, let go, recognize your limitations, and transcend duality to live a life that is coherent and in harmony with your highest purpose.
All of this is based on ancestral traditions, mystery schools, and my own transformative experiences.
🌞 We provide a safe space for the expression of your emotions, mind, and soul so you can feel supported.
🌀 Includes:
3 pm - Opening Ceremony
- Classes
- Meditation and Visualization Exercises
- Sounds and Silence
- Conclusions and personal expression
This workshop is for you if you're looking for real changes in your life.
What to bring…
Bring a pencil and notebook for taking notes.
A recorder if you'd like to have an audio recording of the class.
Water bottle
Comfortable clothing and anything that helps you feel cosy (OCA will provide blankets, mats and props)
We appreciate it if you..
Are willing to unlearn, relearn, and remember.
Leave at home all expectations.
Guided by: Renato Guerrero
Ancestral Healing | Alchemist | Mentor
Ritualist | Medicine Man
Instagram: @renatoguerrero777
Expert in human development and overcoming self-limitations
Guide and organizer of retreats in Sacred Lands
Handstands Workshop
both individually and with a partner who will spot and support you to help learn the correct position without fear of falling out. We will be learning an acrobatic/gymnastic handstand which is very different and more functional than the classic yoga handstand. You will be given loads of drills to put into your own training practices and will of course learn how to bail safely from a handstand. This workshop is suitable for ALL levels and will be a lot of fun!
Cacao + Singing Circle
Join us for a heart-opening Cacao & Singing Circle at Oca London on Friday, 28 November. An evening of cacao, medicine songs, and shared intention. Where voices meet in harmony and hearts reconnect. Come as you are, leave uplifted and grounded in community.
Mulheres da Oca
Mulheres da Oca é um encontro dedicado às mulheres que desejam cuidar do corpo, da mente e da alma enquanto criam conexões genuínas com outras mulheres da comunidade.
Nesta tarde especial em Londres, vamos reunir mulheres que falam português e compartilham o interesse por bem-estar, espiritualidade, movimento e vida consciente. Será um espaço seguro e acolhedor para desacelerar, nutrir-se e fortalecer laços.
O que esperar do evento Mulheres da Oca:
✨ Dança para despertar o corpo e a energia feminina
✨ Pequena cerimônia de cacau para abrir o coração
✨ Palestra sobre saúde mental, trazendo reflexões e ferramentas para cuidar da mente e do bem-estar emocional
✨ Meditação guiada
✨ Soundbath para relaxamento profundo
✨ Um espaço acolhedor para conexão entre mulheres
✨ Networking com mulheres que falam português em Londres
✨ Comidas brasileiras para nutrir o corpo e compartilhar
✨ Mercadinho com mulheres empreendedoras que falam português, para você conhecer seus produtos, serviços e histórias
✨ Um momento de pausa, cuidado e comunidade
Mais do que um evento, Mulheres da Oca é um espaço para celebrar a energia feminina, criar novas amizades e fortalecer a comunidade de mulheres que falam português, em Londres.
Venha se conectar, se nutrir e fazer parte deste retiro especial. Só Alegria!
Spring Renewal - Afternoon Retreat
An Afternoon Retreat of Yoga, Meditation & Seasonal Reset
Spring isn’t instant blooming, it’s gradual growth.
This April, join us for a nourishing afternoon of yoga, meditation, reflection & coaching in a space inspired by the energy of spring, a season of renewal, fresh beginnings, and gentle growth.
Spring Renewal is a carefully curated afternoon retreat designed to help you slow down, reset, and gently reconnect as the seasons begin to shift. As nature moves into a time of gradual growth and fresh energy, this immersive experience invites you to step away from the busyness of everyday life and into a space of calm, creativity, and rest.
Just as nature begins to open and bloom, you’ll be encouraged to move at your own rhythm creating space in both body and mind.
What to Expect
Through a blend of movement, reflection, and deep rest, you’ll be supported to release tension and restore your energy.
The afternoon includes:
✨ Arrival ~ grounding ritual
✨ Opening circle + spring intention setting
✨ Mindful reflection with a certified coach
✨ Nervous system reset Hatha somatic yoga class
✨ Guided meditation through the Koshas
✨ Aromatherapy deep relaxation in extended Savasana
This experience is designed to regulate the nervous system, release winter heaviness, and create space for clarity and renewal.
🕒 Event Line-Up
Arrival + Grounding Welcome
Settle into the space and gentle arrival time.
Opening Circle + Intention Setting
Guided meditation, seasonal reflection, journaling, and optional sharing.
Hatha & Somatic Yoga — Nervous System Reset
A grounding, beginner-friendly practice focused on deep stretch, breath, and release.
Guided Meditation + Aromatherapy Relaxation
Extended Savasana with meditation through the Gunas and sensory support through essential oils.
🎟 Pricing
Early Bird: 10% for first 10 participants that sign up using code RENEWAL10
General Admission: £40
Spaces are limited to keep the experience intimate.
🧘♀️ What to Bring
Comfortable clothing for movement and meditation
A water bottle
An open mind
All yoga props will be provided.
🌸 Who Is This For?
This retreat is for anyone who feels called to:
Slow down from a busy routine
Release stress or tension
Reset mentally and physically
Reconnect with themselves
Welcome the new season intentionally
No yoga or meditation experience is necessary, just come as you are. Together, we cultivate an environment where you can breathe deeply, feel supported, and reconnect with your inner steadiness, held in community, free from expectation, and rooted in presence and renewal.
Mindful Fridays: Men’s Circle & Yoga
An evening to connect via body movement, breath and open-hearted conversation.
For all men with a true desire to break through the veil of stereotypical masculinity that seek genuine honest conversations. Where you can improve your listening skills and at the same time sound out your inner thoughts in a non-judgmental space.
This is a first-time event here at Oca, where we aim to host on a regular basis. The intention is to harbour a healthy culture of communication, support and relevance between men within the endless stir of the city.
What to expect:
A smooth & relaxing yoga practice.
Agreement Setting
A check-in to see where each man’s state of mind is
A probing question to set the tone to the circle
Individual Shares
Schedule:
18:00 Arrival and short introduction to us and schedule
18:10 Yoga /Breathing Practice
19:00 Break
19:15 Men’s Circle
21:00 Circle Closes
What to bring:
A water Bottle
Comfortable clothes
Open Heart & Mind
RETURN: Album Listening Evening | Songs + Storytelling + Poetry
RETURN: Album Listening Evening
You are invited to an intimate evening celebrating the unveiling of Aliya’s debut album, Return. This body of work is a journey, each song tracing the path of remembering, emerging, and returning to the self.
Aliya loves when a room sings together, so you will be invited to step into the songs, to explore your own voice and your inner world, as well as to simply lay back and receive.
The evening will open with a special offering from Imani; poet, storyteller, and guide of presence; whose words will lead the room into a space of reflection and connection. Through spoken word woven with music, she will guide the audience through moments of stillness, storytelling, and poetry exploring themes of faith, identity, belonging, and the deeper threads of the human experience.
Your ticket includes a cup of cacao, offered as a companion for the evening. With spaces limited to 20 guests, the gathering is intentionally small, allowing for intimacy and connection.
What to Expect
✨ 7:00 - 7:20: Arrival
✨ 7:20 - 8:00 Poetry and Presence with Imani
✨ 8:00 - 8:15 Break
✨ 8:15 - 9:30 Album reveal with Aliya
✨ 9:30 - 10:00 Connection and close
Handstand Half Day Retreat
Half day retreat with Sylvia & Catie
We are back with another a London based day retreat! Join us at the Beautiful Oca studio in London Bridge for a day of yoga, pranayama, handstands, yoga nidra and delicious food!
Workshops can be attended individually if you are not able to make the full day however priority will be given to people booking all of it.
Early bird discount of £15 using code HAND15 (available until 5 April)
(For individual workshop please get in touch ~ £50pp)
What to Expect
Workshop 1:
12:30-13:30 pranayama, spinal mobility and inversions with Catie
13:30-14:30 functional movement (yoga & mat pilates), inversions with Sylvia
14:30-15:00 Break
Workshop 2:
15:00-17:00 handstands with Catie & Sylvia
17:30 Dinner at Plants of Roselyn, London Bridge. Food is not included in the price!
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Handstands Workshop
both individually and with a partner who will spot and support you to help learn the correct position without fear of falling out. We will be learning an acrobatic/gymnastic handstand which is very different and more functional than the classic yoga handstand. You will be given loads of drills to put into your own training practices and will of course learn how to bail safely from a handstand. This workshop is suitable for ALL levels and will be a lot of fun!
Mindful Fridays: Cacao Ceremony + Soundbath
An evening to pause, breathe and reconnect.
Join us for a heart-opening cacao ceremony where we will incorporate the essence of this beautiful teacher Cacao Plant, followed by a deeply nourishing soundbath.
Together, we will sip cacao, set intentions, Connect with our spirit allies for guidance through a Soundbath to surrender to the healing vibrations of crystal bowls, gong, voice, and sacred instruments.
A moment to slow down, restore your nervous system, and come back to yourself.
✨ No experience needed – just bring an open heart. Let’s gather in community, connect, and joy!
Cacao + Singing Circle
Join us for a heart-opening Cacao & Singing Circle at Oca London on Friday, 28 November. An evening of cacao, medicine songs, and shared intention. Where voices meet in harmony and hearts reconnect. Come as you are, leave uplifted and grounded in community.
Clay & Cacao
Make your own cacao cup
Join us for a grounding creative ritual where clay meets cacao.
In this special 3-hour experience, you’ll carve your own cacao cup using the intuitive Japanese Kurinuki technique, followed by a heart-opening cacao ceremony to bless and celebrate your handmade vessel.
✨ Schedule:
10:00 – Arrival and settle in
10:15 – Guided meditation and gentle yoga to arrive into our bodies
11:30 – Pottery Session – Creating Cacao Ceremonial Pots
14:45 – Close and clean up
Persephone's Feast: Poetry, performance and pomegranates
Take a seat at Persephone’s table and feast on the nourishment of food, poetry, story, and shared creativity as we honour the turning of the seasons.
As part of celebrating International Women’s Day, The Women’s Fire invites you into a joyful evening of communal feasting and mythic remembrance. Inspired by the story of Persephone, through our creativity we honour the myths, stories and archetypes that have carried the power of descent and return.
Why Persephone?
Persephone is the playful maiden above ground and dark sensual queen below. Throughout winter we have been in Persephone’s underworld domain, crawling through the dark, curling up in caves, resting in the quiet of winter. Like Persephone herself, we have been shaped by what we’ve encountered there: grief and growth, endings and insight, hidden strength waiting to be claimed.
Yet the first signs of spring begin to stir, the light innocence of the maiden. So we gather to harvest the gold and glimmers from our time below and to prepare the ground for what is ready to rise. This is a space to witness each other's creative expression, to learn from our experiences of descent, darkness or time in the underworld whilst celebrating the emergence of spring.
What to expect
Feast: Persephone’s Feast is a co-created potluck supper. Each person brings a dish to share. Something nourishing, seasonal, comforting, or symbolic. Together we will create a shared table, rich with food and meaning.
Storytelling: To welcome us more deeply into embodying our own experiences of descent and return, there will be a re-telling of Persephone's myth to permeate our bodies, hearts and souls with the gifts of the underworld.
Co-Create Cabaret: You bring the entertainment! Alongside the meal, the evening will unfold as an immersive cabaret-style sharing with poetry, music, movement, ritual and a few surprises. These offerings don’t need to be polished or perfect. They are about witnessing one another, listening deeply, and offering our creativity on the altar of our mythic muses.
Dress Invitation: You are warmly invited to come dressed in a mythic expression, honouring Persephone, the underworld, feminine archetypes or myths that represent the threshold between darkness and light, or perhaps your own descent and return.
The Practicals:
Arrive at 4pm sharp!
Bring something to contribute to the potluck.
Dress as your own mythic expression
Get in touch (info below) about sharing something in the co-created cabaret
This event is open to women's fire members and their friends
If you have something you’d definitely like to include in the cabaret, email alana@truenature.org.uk with a little description and any tech details/needs. There will be a spaces reserved on the night for impromptu offerings, but messaging ahead in advance with your expression of interest for sharing something will helps us plan accordingly and curate a journey of creative expression.
This is a feast for the senses, the soul, and the season, a remembering that spring does not arrive without winter, and that our descent has meaning. Come as you are. Bring a dish. Bring a story. Bring what winter has shaped in you. Spring is waiting.
Resonance: Yoga, Live Soundscape & Wholesome Food
An immersive afternoon of yang-to-yin yoga held in live soundscape, closing with a nourishing vegan food at Oca London.
Sunday 1 st March 2-5 pm
What to expect:
The journey begins with a thoughtfully guided yang-to-yin yoga practice led by Monica
The dynamic yang phase gently awakens strength, mobility and energy.
Before melting into grounding yin postures that invite stillness, deep release and
inner listening.
This movement practice is held within a continuous live soundscape journey by Pete, Ian and Kat.
Together, they create a deeply relaxing soundscape, weaving a rich tapestry of tones through handpan, didgeridoo, gongs, singing bowls and more.
Expect a dynamic landscape of frequencies that soothe the body, calm the nervous system, and nourish the mind. Throughout the practice, sound serves as a steady companion, enhancing relaxation, presence and integration.
The experience closes with a shared meal of home-cooked vegan food by Gabi, offering time to eat together and savour a sense of community.
A beautiful event lovingly curated by Monica and Gabi for a deep and powerful lasting effect. An immersive three-hour experience designed to restore balance, vitality, and inner calm.
Leave feeling nourished inside and out.
Mindful Fridays: Cacao Ceremony + Soundbath
An evening to pause, breathe and reconnect.
Join us for a heart-opening cacao ceremony where we will incorporate the essence of this beautiful teacher Cacao Plant, followed by a deeply nourishing soundbath.
Together, we will sip cacao, set intentions, Connect with our spirit allies for guidance through a Soundbath to surrender to the healing vibrations of crystal bowls, gong, voice, and sacred instruments.
A moment to slow down, restore your nervous system, and come back to yourself.
✨ No experience needed – just bring an open heart. Let’s gather in community, connect, and joy!
Birth Preparation Workshop
For mothers & birth partners
A welcoming, nurturing space for expectant mothers and their birth partners to come together, slow down, and prepare for birth — mind, body and spirit.
Led by a full-spectrum doula alongside a Prenatal Yoga Teacher, this workshop offers practical, hands-on and holistic tools to support pregnancy, labour and birth.
Together, we explore ways to stay calm, centred and empowered, while deepening trust, connection and presence between partners. This is a space for partners to truly understand their role — how to hold space, offer physical and emotional support, and move through birth as a grounded, steady presence. The workshop is inclusive of home birth, hospital birth and planned or possible caesarean birth.
What we’ll explore:
✨ The role of the birth partner before and during labour & birth
✨ Supporting the body’s natural rhythms and physiology of birth
✨ Practical tools: peanut ball, rebozo, hanging rope, massage & pressure points
✨ Birth positions to create space and support baby through different stages
✨ Understanding labour sensations and working with intensity
✨ Breathing practices for pregnancy, labour and birth
✨ Creating safety, softness and surrender in birth
✨ Finding empowerment within the birth system
✨ Bodily autonomy, consent and informed choices
✨ Making decisions from a place of clarity and trust
✨ …and much more
🕰 3 hours 💛 £80 per couple
Cacao + Singing Circle
Join us for a heart-opening Cacao & Singing Circle at Oca London on Friday, 28 November. An evening of cacao, medicine songs, and shared intention. Where voices meet in harmony and hearts reconnect. Come as you are, leave uplifted and grounded in community.
Mindful Fridays: Music & Storytelling Circle
An evening to “sit around the fire.”
Live music, poetry, and storytelling that reconnects us to the mythic world where forests speak, animals guide, and something ancient stirs beneath the noise of modern life.
Oca Yoga Brunch
Step into a heart-warming Saturday at Oca London, where yoga, sound, and wholesome food meet in community.
A 3-hour blend of movement, sound, and brunch to reset body and mind.
Move, breathe, and drop into stillness before sharing a seasonal plant-based feast, prepared with love.
Think slow Saturday energy — mindful movement, good music, beautiful food, and effortless connection in the heart of Bermondsey.